CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot R96 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.9
Winner:

ECOVACS Deebot R96

Reasons to buy ECOVACS Deebot R96:

  • button icon Self-emptying dust box.
  • button icon Smart stair sensor.
  • button icon Resumes after charging.
  • button icon Overlapping back and forth motion.
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7.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R96

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
ECOVACS Deebot R96

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot R96 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot’s slim figure or design makes it ideal to clean under furniture and around them in order to trap any hidden dirt.

Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot vacuum is able to clean 1600 sq. ft. on a single charge.

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Device has got 3 levels of suction power which enables it to be most ideal to do multi floor cleaning.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Due to its 5-Stages-Cleaning-System and a robust floor brush the Deebot R96 is the ideal vacuum and mopping robot for pet owners. It reliably removes pet hair and other pollution – due to the manual vacuum cleaner even from furniture.

Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device is able to run for 100 minutes after full charge.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot takes up a charging time of approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The Ecovacs Deebot R96 cleans carpets and hard floors (like parquet, laminate, tiles, etc.). It cannot only vacuum – due to its 5-Stages-Cleaning-System it sweeps, absorbs, vacuums, mops and dries hard floors.

Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

With its ability to clean non-stop for 100 minutes, it is able to clean large rooms.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

After each cleaning process the vacuum/mopping robot automatically returns to its charging station.

Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The so-called Smart Navi Technology offers an intelligent and efficient floor cleaning. The Deebot R96 scans its environment, maps the cleaning area and chooses the best cleaning way. That ensures a thorough and area-covering cleaning.

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects in order to protect both the household objects and stairs.

Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This unit is able to operate quietly thus enabling you to continue with your day to day activities.

Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The device is able to boost its suction power by 3 times when needed to clean medium pile carpets and stubborn debris.

No

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has a HEPA filter which is very useful when it comes to cleaning and purifying the air as well as preventing secondary air pollution.

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The so-called Smart Navi Technology offers an intelligent and efficient floor cleaning. The Deebot R96 scans its environment, maps the cleaning area and chooses the best cleaning way. That ensures a thorough and area-covering cleaning.

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot vacuum is able to sweep and mop floors when it senses a mop able area.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has spot cleaning which is needed to do concentrated cleaning.

Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The self-emptying feature works great! You can setup multiple schedules and not have to worry about emptying the dust bin after each vacuuming job. It holds about a week’s worth of cleaning and it’s easy to dump the base unit vacuum.

No

ECOVACS Deebot R96

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command device from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command.

Yes

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Device is comfortably controlled via Smartphone. The App is available free of charge in Play Store and App Store.

Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It offers unique features like: time programming, cleaning maps, drawing Virtual Walls, choosing cleaning areas and setting the cleaning mode.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device is made with a low profile design which is perfect for navigating under furniture.

Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device has boundary strips included but only via the APP.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Lithium-Ion (2.850 mAh)

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has virtual wall included via the APP.

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

5.5 x 1.6 x 5.5 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

20 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with mop attachment. Good navigation capabilities with virtual wall included.

Yes

• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

CONS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Small dustbin. May be loud in max suction power. May not fit under low-clearance furniture.

Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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